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Just Add Glam

the San Francisco lifestyle blog by JENNIFER HENRY-NOVICH

October 29, 2012 / FASHION

Happy Birthday

Dress: Alexander McQueen, similar by Alexander McQueen, McQ, and Clover Canyon // Heels: Vince Camuto, similar here // Hat: DIY, cap from ASOS // Ring: Banana Republic, similar here // Necklace: unknown, similar here // Nails: OPI William Tell Me About It

Ladies and gentlemen, a very special post for you today…Happy birthday to me and my little blog, Just Add Glam!  Its kind of crazy how fast this year has flown by but I am so grateful for all of the wonderful people I have met who have inspired me to share my ideas on fashion and style.  My family, friends, and fans are what keep me inspired so thank you for a great year…and here’s to another one!

Another year older, but my inner child still likes to shine though sometimes…like when we are on the way to lunch and all I want to do is go climb on a nearby train (in and dress and heels, obviously).  This Alexander McQueen dress was an early birthday present to myself and I’m thrilled to have found it.  I found this beautiful printed dress on sale–marked down from I don’t even want to know how much–for $79 which practically made me faint from excitement.  To match a gorgeously dramatic dress, I added a veil in the form of my DIY Jil Sander-inspired knit cap.

Photos by MHM Photography

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  1. Ani says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:20 am

    Happy birthday to you and your wonderful blog. Times flies when you have fun and I def have fun reading your blog Jenny :-).
    I absolutely love your birthday dress, how extravagant and fun is it and for that price? HELLO! Great steal! You added that extra polish touch to it by wearing that knitted hat with a vei, great styling mix.
    Hope you had a great birthday weekend with your family? 🙂

    Ani
    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de

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    • Jennifer says

      October 30, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Ani! Thanks so much for the birthday wishes….for me and the blog, haha! I love finding a good deal on designer threads so I was very happy when I found this. Thanks for your sweet comment!

      xoxo
      Jennifer

      Reply
  2. Mallory says

    October 29, 2012 at 8:29 am

    Incredible!!! These photos are amazing, and so is your dress. Happy Birthday to you and your fabulous blog <3

    XOXO Mallory

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 30, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks Mallory! Its been a fun year authoring Just Add Glam and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon 🙂

      xoxo
      Jennifer

      Reply
  3. TerrysTwoCents says

    October 29, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Love, LOOOOVE this, Jennifer. At first, I wasn’t so sure about the hat, but the more I look at it, the more I love it.

    Happy birthday!!! <3

    xo,
    Terry

    terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

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    • Jennifer says

      October 30, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Terry! Yes….its different….but I like it and its fun to push fashion boundaries and step outside the ‘norm’ sometimes, right? I was inspired by Bryan Boy 😉

      xoxo
      Jennifer

      Reply
  4. The Style Storm says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Love these photos! Absolutely beautiful!!

    http://www.thestylestorm.com

    xo, Christina

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    • Jennifer says

      October 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks Christina….have a great day!

      xoxo
      Jennifer

      Reply
  5. Nic says

    November 6, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I’m still dumbfounded at what you paid fr this beauty. We need to do some hunting together because I’m hopping your shopping luck will rub off on me 😉 Beyond that having seen some of the pieces separately doesn’t do this entire look justice. You are killin’ it! The backdrop it AMAZE. What tracks are these. It’s the perfect location and the DIY beenie the bestest accessory ever! I can’t pick a favorite photo… I just can’t…. too good

    xo
    nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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  6. Marta says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Awesome look! you look gorgeous in these photos!
    Happy birthday <♥♥♥

    Reply
  7. marsku says

    February 2, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Wow, that’s a really inspirational look!! Your hair is gorgeous! <3

    http://marsqn.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Christy says

    February 3, 2013 at 7:56 am

    You definitely strike gold with this fab print MCQ dress and made the glam net and beanie combo so much more wearable for the faint hearted.

    Christy of:
    http://www.cleancutgoutchic.com/

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  9. nahomi says

    February 3, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    that was a very cute look !
    ive seen the beanie look down with a vail before from other bloogers/youtubers
    but i havent seen it done with a dress in a more sophisticated look.
    looks really good[:

    Reply
  10. claudia says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    love these pics! gorgeous!

    My Wild Mess
    Follow me

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  11. i.s. says

    February 7, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    happy birthday! you have such a darling blog!
    i’m now following you – hope you do the same xx
    http://www.vicariousLA.com

    Reply
  12. Nathalie says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Wauw, love the dress! You look amazing!
    Happy B-Day!
    XoXo Nathalie
    http://www.fashionablymade.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. luxe fashionista says

    February 8, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    You look stunning! love this outfit
    Happy bithday love your blog!

    http://www.DeluxeFashionista.com

    Reply
  14. Street Fashion Paris says

    February 9, 2013 at 5:37 am

    That is an amazing dress gal!!!!

    Happy birthday

    Reply

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